vesmcd Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> One option: If you have enough room(block material> where the Helicoil came out),have a machine shop> make a custom threaded insert,thread the block and> install with Loc-Tite.

Yeah, I think that might work. There seems to be plenty of metal left around the hole.

Ian Harding Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I got my Time Sert repair kit, new stud, ready to> go fix the stud that pulled out.>> Well, what pulled out was a Heli Coil repair,> leaving me with a hole as big as my thumb.>> Is there any such thing as an extra thick insert> for this problem, or does it need to be welded up> and re-drilled?>> Thanks,>> Ian>>> Ian,Contact Larry Claypool at the Vairshop (mr.vair@urbancom.net) for an oversize insert.Regards,Bob Helt>

Here's one quick way to fix a very over-size stud hole, and it will last. Determine what size "pipe thread" tap will rethread the hole(usually 1/4 or 1/2')and if there is room and access to do the repair. Get a square headed pipe plug that is solid,(some are half hollow). Tap the hole in stages and test fit the plug as you go untill,when it's screwed in tight, it will be flush with the block after you cut the square head off. Then center-punch,drill and tap for the stud, Install with JB-Quick on both threads. I have done this many times,one was even 3/4' pipe, and most were done in the car.